Goa abounds in educational facilities with Goa University as the premier centre of learning. There are several professional colleges, including engineering, polytechnics and ITIs. Management studies, law colleges and a catering institute form vital chapters in the education volume of Goa. The highly reputed Goa Medical College is among the oldest in Asia. The prestigious National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is a leader in marine research in India. The Central Library in Panaji and the Xavier Centre for Historical Research store a vast fund of knowledge on Goa's hoary past. Most of the schools of Goa are affiliated to the State SSC.

Institutions in Goa are also well-known for courses in marine engineering, fisheries, hotel management and cuisine. The State also hosts a premier Business school i.e. Goa Institute of Management which is autonomous and was founded in 1993 by Fr. Romuald D'souza. Goa was under the control of Portuguese for a long period of time till recently. Still today the state continues to offer Portuguese as a third language in most of its schools. The Goa University also offers a Bachelor and Master's degree in Portuguese language.

Administration

Shri Luizinho Faleiro Telephone: 2223600 (O) 2731779 (R) Email: mla-nave@goa.nic.in